Orchestral Auditions
The Victoria Symphony is a highly versatile Canadian orchestra that inspires, educates and captivates our community through the transformational power of music.
Explore our current audition opportunities below.
Principal Bass
National Auditions: Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:30 pm
Deadline for applications March 27, 2024
Principal Bass Audition Posting
Principal Bass Audition Repertoire
For excerpts, please email Peter Burris at production@victoriasymphony.ca
Interested Musicians, please send a one-page resume to:
Mr. Peter Burris, Audition Coordinator
Email: production@victoriasymphony.ca
with Principal Bass Audition in the subject line
Principal Timpani
National Auditions: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00 am
Deadline for applications April 2, 2024
Principal Timpani Audition Posting
Principal Timpani Audition Repertoire
For excerpts, please email Peter Burris at production@victoriasymphony.ca
Interested Musicians, please send a one-page resume to:
Mr. Peter Burris, Audition Coordinator
Email: production@victoriasymphony.ca
with Principal Timpani Audition in the subject line
Second Flute/Piccolo
International Auditions: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:30 am
Deadline for applications March 26, 2024
Second Flute Audition Posting
Second Flute Audition Repertoire
For excerpts, please email Peter Burris at production@victoriasymphony.ca
Interested Musicians, please send a one-page resume to:
Mr. Peter Burris, Audition Coordinator
Email: production@victoriasymphony.ca
with 2nd Flute Audition in the subject line
Principal Percussion
(Part Contract)
National Auditions: Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00 am
Deadline for applications April 2, 2024
Principal Percussion Audition Posting
Principal Percussion Audition Repertoire
For excerpts, please email Peter Burris at production@victoriasymphony.ca
Interested Musicians, please send a one-page resume to:
Mr. Peter Burris, Audition Coordinator
Email: production@victoriasymphony.ca
with Principal Percussion Audition in the subject line
Section Violin
(Rotating 1st & 2nd violin sections)
International Auditions: Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00 am
Deadline for applications April 2, 2024
Section Violin Audition Posting
Section Violin Audition Repertoire
For excerpts, please email Peter Burris at production@victoriasymphony.ca
Interested Musicians, please send a one-page resume to:
Mr. Peter Burris, Audition Coordinator
Email: production@victoriasymphony.ca
with Section Violin Audition in the subject line
Section Cello
National Auditions: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 am
Deadline for applications April 2, 2024
Section Cello Audition Posting
Section Cello Audition Repertoire
For excerpts, please email Peter Burris at production@victoriasymphony.ca
Interested Musicians, please send a one-page resume to:
Mr. Peter Burris, Audition Coordinator
Email: production@victoriasymphony.ca
with Section Cello Audition in the subject line
Second Trombone (Part Contract)
National Auditions: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:00 am
Deadline for applications March 22, 2024
Second Trombone Audition Posting
Second Trombone Audition Repertoire
For excerpts, please email Peter Burris at production@victoriasymphony.ca
Interested Musicians, please send a one-page resume to:
Mr. Peter Burris, Audition Coordinator
Email: production@victoriasymphony.ca
with Second Trombone Audition in the subject line
Principal Tuba (Part Contract)
National Auditions: Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00 am
Deadline for applications March 27, 2024
Principal Tuba Audition Posting
Principal Tuba Audition Repertoire
For excerpts, please email Peter Burris at production@victoriasymphony.ca
Interested Musicians, please send a one-page resume to:
Mr. Peter Burris, Audition Coordinator
Email: production@victoriasymphony.ca
with Principal Tuba Audition in the subject line
